IN-10033 [ Tiger in Bamboo Grove ] Japanese Antique Inro for Sale

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Reference Number	IN-10033
Title	[ Tiger in Bamboo Grove ]
Time	The Edo period (1603- 1868) or The Meiji era (1868-1912)
Inscription	No Inscription
Inro Size	5.7 x 6.8 cm ( 2.2 x 2.7 inches )
Netsuke Size	Wood (Lacquered), 2.8 x 2.5 cm ( 1.1 x 1 inches )
Ojime	Old Black Glass
Total Weight	53 grams
Box	No Box
Techniques	Maki-e with Gold lacquer, Urushi-e painting
Description	The motif is a tiger in bamboo grove. In earlier years, it was considered that tigers lived in bamboo forest. The motif is expressed in the Maki-e gold lacquer and the Urushi-e painting. The Netsuke is made of wood. It is lacquered with Urushi, and, the sun and waves are expressed in carving. The Ojime seems to be made of old black glass. Small cracks and chips are recognized on the Inro. There is a hole on the bottom of the second section.
Price	Sold, Thank you !